The Friendly Enemy (1913)

By T.P. Cameron Wilson

Book Overview

The Friendly Enemy is a novel written by Theodore Percival Cameron Wilson and published in the year 1913. The story revolves around the life of a young Englishman named Peter Graham, who is sent to Germany to study the language and culture. While in Germany, he becomes friends with a German family, the von Grambergs, and falls in love with their daughter, Hilda. However, as tensions rise between England and Germany, Peter finds himself torn between his loyalty to his country and his love for Hilda.The novel explores the themes of nationalism, patriotism, and the complexities of human relationships in times of war. It also provides a glimpse into the social and political climate of Europe in the early 20th century, with the growing sense of hostility and suspicion between the two nations.The Friendly Enemy is a well-crafted and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the events leading up to World War I. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104389622
• ISBN13: 9781104389628
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"